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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 27
74.30 lakh Healthcare and Frontline Workers Vaccinated for COVID19 across the country
4,13,752 beneficiaries vaccinated till 7:00 pm today
The number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has reached 74.30 lakh on the twenty seventh day of the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program.
All States/UTs except Mizoram and Daman and Diu reported vaccination activity today.
The cumulative number of healthcare workers and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 is 74,30,866 ,as per the provisional report. 1,53,799 sessions have been held so far. 10,743 sessions were held till 7:00 pm today.
Of the cumulative coverage, 5,790,832 are healthcare workers and 1,640,034 are frontline workers.
4,13,752 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 7:00 pm today. Of these, 85,604 were healthcare workers, while the other 3,28,148 beneficiaries were frontline workers. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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S. No.
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|
State/UT
|
|
Beneficiaries vaccinated
|
|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
3454
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
3,43,130
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
14,195
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
1,17,603
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
4,48,903
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
7374
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
2,32,923
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
2698
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
1030
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
1,62,596
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
11391
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
6,43,438
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
1,90,390
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
67,689
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
93,570
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
1,74,080
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
4,76,277
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
3,33,436
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
2761
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
920
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
4,85,593
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
6,00,456
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
15944
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
11514
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
11046
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
8,238
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
3,83,023
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
4780
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
97,769
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
5,69,717
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
8332
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
2,11,762
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
2,61,262
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
59,438
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
7,52,501
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
97,618
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
4,49,649
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|
38
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
74,366
|
|
Total
|
|
74,30,866
47 AEFIs have been reported till 7:00 pm on the twenty seventh day of the vaccination drive.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Status of Panchayat Bhawans in Gram Panchayats
Out of 2,71,179 Gram Panchayats / Rural Local Bodies across the country, 2,20,262 have their own building
Under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme being implemented since 2018-19, approximately 9273 GP Bhawans for construction have been approved at 20 lakhs each
‘Panchayat’ being State subject, providing infrastructural facilities such as Panchayat Building are primarily the responsibility of the States. However, Ministry of Panchayati Raj  supplements the efforts of the States, through its schemes and programmes of MoPR viz. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan , Central Finance Commission grants etc. on a limited scale. As per information available, out of 271179 Gram Panchayats / Rural Local Bodies  across the country, 220262 are having their own building. State-wise details of Panchayat Bhawans  are enclosed as Annexure.
Under the RGSA scheme being implemented since 2018-19, approximately 9273 GP Bhawans for construction have been approved @ 20 lakhs each.
ANNEXURE
State-wise details number of Gram Panchayats with and without Panchayat Building
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|
Sl. No
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|
State
|
|
No. of GPs and Traditional Bodies
|
|
GP with Gram Panchayat Bhawan
|
|
GPs without own building
|
|
1
|
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
|
|
70
|
|
59
|
|
11
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
13371
|
|
11162
|
|
2209
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
2108
|
|
697
|
|
1411
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
2666
|
|
2036
|
|
630
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
8135
|
|
1424
|
|
6711
|
|
6
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
11658
|
|
11553
|
|
105
|
|
7
|
|
Goa
|
|
191
|
|
187
|
|
4
|
|
8
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
14287
|
|
14211
|
|
76
|
|
9
|
|
Haryana
|
|
6225
|
|
3166
|
|
3059
|
|
10
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
3615
|
|
3217
|
|
398
|
|
11
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
4291
|
|
2903
|
|
1388
|
|
12
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
4351
|
|
4230
|
|
121
|
|
13
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
5964
|
|
5550
|
|
414
|
|
14
|
|
Kerala
|
|
941
|
|
940
|
|
1
|
|
15
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
193
|
|
184
|
|
9
|
|
16
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
10
|
|
5
|
|
5
|
|
17
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
22736
|
|
22291
|
|
445
|
|
18
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
27898
|
|
23891
|
|
4007
|
|
19
|
|
Manipur
|
|
3818
|
|
161
|
|
3657
|
|
20
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
9015
|
|
5413
|
|
3602
|
|
21
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
834
|
|
427
|
|
407
|
|
22
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
1289
|
|
664
|
|
625
|
|
23
|
|
Odisha
|
|
6798
|
|
6798
|
|
0
|
|
24
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
108
|
|
77
|
|
31
|
|
25
|
|
Punjab
|
|
13245
|
|
8069
|
|
5176
|
|
26
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
11307
|
|
9701
|
|
1606
|
|
27
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
185
|
|
176
|
|
9
|
|
28
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
12525
|
|
11194
|
|
1331
|
|
29
|
|
Telangana
|
|
12769
|
|
4783
|
|
7986
|
|
30
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
|
|
38
|
|
25
|
|
13
|
|
31
|
|
Tripura
|
|
1219
|
|
1132
|
|
87
|
|
32
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
58189
|
|
54010
|
|
4179
|
|
33
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
7791
|
|
6610
|
|
1181
|
|
34
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
3339
|
|
3316
|
|
23
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
271179
|
|
220262
|
|
50917
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.14 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
56,829 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,319
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.8%
172 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,47,174
121 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.23 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,69,568 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Boost to Rail Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh
Cabinet approvesconstruction of 81.17 KmNew Railway Line between Sahjanwa and Dohrighat
New line for Dohrighat-Sahjanwa will complete the missing link and will provide an alternate route avoiding Gorakhpur
The project will also generate direct employment during construction for about 19.48 lakh mandays
The total estimated cost of this project is Rs. 1319.75crore &will be will be completed by 2023-24
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to construct a new railway line between Sahjanwa and Dohrighat  with an estimated cost of Rs. 1319.75crore.The project will be completed by 2023-24 and will be executed by Construction Organization of North Eastern Railway.
The project area is densely populated, economically backward and is deficient in road transport facilities. The proposed project will provide rail facility to the people of the area falling under the project line and will help in growth of small-scale industries in the area. This project will also generate direct employment during construction for about 19.48 lakh mandays.
Alignment from Sahjanwa to Dohrighat lies mostly in Gorakhpur district and very small area in Mau district in Uttar Pradesh.Indara-Dohrighat gauge conversion has already been sanctioned and this approval for new line for Dohrighat- Sahjanwa will complete the missing link and provide an alternate route avoiding Gorakhpur.
After completion of this connectivity, alternate route connecting Chhapra to Lucknow avoiding congestion at Gorakhpur will be available. Hence, this project is needed for better socio-economic development of the hinterland of this backward area with the help of rail transport.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India attracted highest ever total FDI inflow of US$ 81.72 billion during 2020-21, 10% more than the last financial year
Measures taken by the Government on the fronts of Foreign Direct Investment  policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country. The following trends in India’s Foreign Direct Investment are an endorsement of its status as a preferred investment destination amongst global investors:
- India has attracted highest ever total FDI inflow of US$ 81.72 billion during the financial year 2020-21 and it is 10% higher as compared to the last financial year 2019-20 .
- FDI equity inflow grew by 19% in the F.Y. 2020-21  compared to the previous year F.Y. 2019-20 .
- In terms of top investor countries, ‘Singapore’ is at the apex with 29%, followed by the U.S.A  and Mauritius  for the F.Y. 2020-21.
- ‘Computer Software & Hardware’ has emerged as the top sector during F.Y. 2020-21 with around 44% share of the total FDI Equity inflow followed by Construction  Activities  and Services Sector  respectively.
- Under the sector `Computer Software & Hardware’, the major recipient states are Gujarat , Karnataka  and Delhi  in F.Y. 2020-21.
- Gujarat is the top recipient state during the F.Y. 2020-21 with 37% share of the total FDI Equity inflows followed by Maharashtra  and Karnataka .
- Majority of the equity inflow of Gujarat has been reported in the sectors `Computer Software & Hardware’  and `Construction  Activities’  during the F.Y. 2020-21.
- The major sectors, namely Construction  Activities, Computer Software & Hardware, Rubber Goods, Retail Trading, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals and Electrical Equipment have recorded more than 100% jump in equity during the F.Y. 2020-21 as compared to the previous year.
- Out of top 10 countries, Saudi Arabia is the top investor in terms of percentage increase during F.Y. 2020-21. It invested US$ 2816.08 million in comparison to US$ 89.93 million reported in the previous financial year.
- 227% and 44% increase recorded in FDI equity inflow from the USA & the UK respectively, during the F.Y. 2020-21 compared to F.Y.2019-20.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh visiting "Hunar Haat" in New Delhi today.
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today visited "Hunar Haat", the week - long festival organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs at Rajpath here. During his visit, he made it a point to stop and spend time at the stalls and counters put up by artisans from Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast.
During over one and half hour visit by Dr Jitendra Singh, he went to different counters and stalls, but particularly visited each of the stalls put up by participants from Jammu & Kashmir and the different North Eastern States. During his interaction, he was seen keenly inquiring about the preferences of the clients and customers for different items and the extent of sale accomplished.
While going through the stalls put up for display of carpets and Shawls from Jammu & Kashmir, Dr Jitendra Singh also made some suggestions to the organisers to promote the sale and provide incentives. Similarly, he also stopped over at the stalls put up by North Eastern States like Manipur and Assam, and inquired about the preferred items sought by the visitors.
At the Bamboo stall, displaying bamboo items and articles, Dr Jitendra Singh was seen sharing information about the Cane and Bamboo Technology Center  near Guwahati and invited the artisans to visit the Centre, in order to pick up cues for value addition, innovation and creation.
In the food segment, Dr Jitendra Singh went through different cuisines, for example, Kashmiri Wazwan, Lakhnavi Thandai, Delhi Chaat, Kerala Malabar delicacies, Rajasthani Roti and Tamil Nadu Vada. He also agreed to taste Lakhnavi Biryani offered to him.
Dr Jitendra Singh also evinced interest in handicraft stalls put by the “Gharana” artisans from Uttar Pradesh and inquired how best could it be possible to create fusion products through intermixing of Lakhnavi, Manipuri and Kashmiri artisanship.
Later speaking to media persons, Dr Jitendra Singh said, "Hunar Haat" offered a unique opportunity to experience the feel of every part of India, from cuisine to garments. This, he said, also offers opportunity to young entrepreneurs and aspirants to experiment and explore novel means of creativity coupled with livelihood.
He congratulated the Ministry of Minority affairs and especially the Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi for this initiative.
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PM appreciates creative artworks by students at his Bilaspur rally
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared creative artworks by two students at the Prime Minister’s address in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Prime Minister thanked the students for the creative portraits.
Quoting a tweet by a journalist, Dr Ashwini Sharma, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Creative…thank you Umang and Poonam.”
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill Development for Divyangjan under NSDC
National Skill Development Corporation  is implementing central component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  across the country including Parbhani and Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, which is for all sections of the society, including Divyangjan . Under PMKVY, there are incentives to encourage participation of Divyangjan in the skill training, namely, monthly conveyance support  being directly paid to the candidates while financial support of Rs.5000 for assistive devices, aid and appliances; and boarding and lodging as per Common Cost Norms being provided to the Training Provider .
Also, an exclusive Sector Skill Council for Divyangjan known as Skill Council for PwD  has been created for addressing the skilling needs of the Divyangjan. SCPwD empanels Divyangjan-friendly training centres, which are structurally designed to cover Braille, computer screen reader for visually impaired; sign language interpreter for speech and hearing impaired, etc.
48,476 Divyangjan have been trained/oriented as on 10.07.2021 under central component of PMKVY across the country.
RozgarMelas are being conducted by NSDC for all persons including Divyangjan.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, ShriDharmendraPradhan in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of HRD extends the date of submission for Essay on Atma Nirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat till 23rd August, 2020.
In the run up to the Independence Day celebrations in the country, the Ministry of Human Resource Development in partnership with MyGov is organizing an online essay writing competition for specific age of school students  across the country. Ministry of HRD has extended the date of submission for Essay on Atma Nirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat till 23rd August, 2020. The NCERT will be the Nodal Agency for this event.
The subtopics under the main topic for essay writing, that is, “Atma Nirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat” are as follows:
1. For Atma Nirbhar Bharat the Indian Constitution and Democracy are the biggest enablers.
2. India at 75: A Nation Marching towards Atmanirbhar Bharat
3. Atma Nirbhar Bharat through Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat: Innovation thrives when there is unity in diversity
4. Digital India: Opportuinities in COVID-19 and Beyond
5. Atma Nirbhar Bharat-Role of students in National Development
6. Atma Nirbhar Bharat-Independence from gender, caste and ethnic biases.
7. Atma Nirbhar Bharat: Making of a new India through Bio-Diversity and Agricultural Prosperity.
8. While I exercise my rights I must not forget to undertake my duties to usher in an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
9. My physical fitness is my wealth that will build the human capital for Atma Nirbhar Bharat
10. Conserve Blue to Go Green for an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
Students may submit their entries on the link below by 23rd August, 2020:
https://innovate.mygov.in/essay-competition
Special Service and Features
Foundation Day Celebrated at SAI LNCPE
SAI- Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education , Thiruvananthapuram under Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , celebrated its 38th Foundation Day. The event was commemorated by various activities and events. Shri. Pranab Jyoti Nath IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt. of Kerala, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Speaking at the function, Shri. Pranab Jyoti Nath emphasized the significant role of SAI LNCPE in the field of sports education and research. The event was presided over by Dr. G. Kishore, Principal & Regional Head, SAI LNCPE Region. Dr. Pradip Dutta and Dr. Lamlun Buhril were also present at the event. SAI LNCPE was established in Thiruvananthapuram Medical College in 1985, and later shifted to the Kariavattom. The institution underwent remarkable transformations and later attained the status of the largest Regional Center for excellence in physical education. The programme also paid tributes its former employees.
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PM greets people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. The people of Nagaland are known for their courage and kindness. Their culture is exemplary and so is their contribution to India’s progress. Praying for Nagaland’s continuous development."
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address International Bharati Festival, 2020 on December 11
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the International Bharati Festival, 2020 on December 11, 2020 at 04:30 PM via video conferencing. This year the festival is being organised in virtual mode and will see participation of several national and international poets and artists. The festival is being organised by Vanavil Cultural Centre to celebrate the 138th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharati
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Nationwide campaign for elimination of Single Use Plastic
46 tonnes of Single Use Plastic seized
CPCB to intensify inspections for elimination of SUP
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change  issued Notification on August 12, 2022 banning production, sale, stocking & distribution, import and usage of identified Single Use Plastic  items including cutlery items, thin packaging films, candy & ice-cream sticks w.e.f. July 01, 2022.
In order to ensure its implementation Central Pollution Control Board  had earlier issued comprehensive Directions to State Pollution Control Board , Pollution Control Committees  and other stakeholders. Directions were issued to manufacturers to stop raw material supply to the SUP producers and E-commerce companies to stop sale & usage of SUP items on their platform. Several enabling measures such as training of MSMEs for switching over to alternatives to plastics have also been taken up by CPCB during this period. Digital interventions including development of SUP Compliance Monitoring Portal & SUP Public Grievance App were taken up to facilitate effective monitoring of activities related to enforcement of ban. CPCB along with SPCBs/PCCs also conducted inspections of major commercial establishments during July-August 2022.
Further augmenting its efforts, CPCB started a special drive from October 17, 2022, and more than 50 teams have been deployed for conducting inspections for restricting usage of SUP items by the flower sellers, street vendors, sabzi mandis, fish market, whole sale markets, etc. State Urban Development Department officials participated during inspections. SPCBs/PCCs have also been asked to conduct similar drives.
A total of 20036 inspections including 6448 inspections by CPCB teams have been carried out during October 17-19, 2022. Over 4000 violations were observed and 2900 challans have been issued to the defaulters. Approximately 46 tonnes of SUP items have been seized and a fine of Rs. 41 lakhs imposed by the concerned Authorities.
An attempt has been made to break the supply chain of SUP items in the market through backtracking. Retailers, wholesalers and factories engaged in manufacturing SUP items have been traced and huge cache of the banned items seized during the inspections. Checks are also being carried out at interstate borders to prevent interstate transportation of banned SUP items.
CPCB plans to further intensify the inspection in the coming days for elimination of SUP from all section of the economy.
Ministry of Finance
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attends the 7th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank through video conference today
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 7th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank  via video conference from New Delhi today.
Every year at the Annual Meeting, the Board of Governors meets to take key decisions on important matters relating to AIIB, and its future vision. India is a Founding Member and the second largest shareholder in AIIB. India also has the largest project portfolio within AIIB. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting was “Sustainable Infrastructure Toward a Connected World”.
The Finance Minister shared her thoughts in the Governor’s Roundtable Discussion on the theme “Financing Infrastructure in a Crisis-Prone World”. In her intervention, the Finance Minister appreciated AIIB for its continued commitment and dedication to assist members and for providing high-quality development finance. Smt. Sitharaman stated that, despite exogenous threats, India’s well-targeted policy mix, accompanied by major structural reforms and sound external balance sheet, have aided its growth to remain resilient. The Finance Minister emphasized that India has embarked on the path of a self-reliant economy and therefore has been successful in mitigating the negative effects of the pandemic. Smt. Sitharaman underscored the remarkable progress India has made through its Digitalization Mission, utilizing technology to facilitate social protection and boost financial inclusion. The Finance Minister also highlighted that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is actively leading India’s climate change response efforts through various programs such as ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ , among many others.
The Finance Minister suggested that in order to ensure meaningful impact is achieved and resources are not scattered in multiple areas, AIIB needs to scale-up investments in key priority areas including clean energy and energy efficiency, disaster resilient infrastructure, social infrastructure with a special focus on education and health, and digital infrastructure.
As public resources alone are insufficient to meet vast infrastructure needs of members, the Finance Minister advised that the Bank should not only play a catalytic role in mobilizing diverse private sector resources but also explore mechanisms to augment its own resources, including through early action on the recommendations of G20’s Expert Panel’s Report on the MDB’s Capital Adequacy Framework .
Moreover, the Finance Minister pointed out that beyond its financial support, AIIB should work towards expanding the scope of its mid-stream and upstream engagement activities such as increased technical assistance to help clients translate strategies into investment plans. Finally, Smt. Sitharaman suggested that the Bank should set-up full-fledged country offices in member locations.
In conclusion, the Finance Minister assured AIIB of India’s continued collaboration in achieving its mandated mission.